Which outcome occurs when a solid catalyst provides an alternative reaction pathway with lower activation energy?

💡 Explanation

When a catalyst provides a lower activation energy pathway, the reaction rate increases because more molecules possess sufficient energy to overcome the energy barrier, converting rapidly to products. Therefore increased product formation results, rather than shifting equilibrium, changing enthalpy, or weakening binding alone.

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